Music News - Auckland’s biggest backyard party returns
07 November 2016 - 0 Comments
Auckland’s biggest
backyard party returns as Aotea Square transforms for Auckland Live Summer in the Square.
Jam-packed with entertainment, activities and events for everyone, the free
programme runs from 1 -
23 December, before kicking off again from 9 January - 24 February,
giving Aucklanders and visitors the chance to soak up live arts and
entertainment experiences.
Auckland Live director, Robbie Macrae, says Auckland Live Summer in the Square
is a great time to be out and about, and enjoying the relaxed summer holiday
vibe in the Aotea precinct.
“The programme celebrates
and showcases the many Auckland communities and people who come together every
year to share what’s on offer, whether it’s singing, dancing, playing or just
kicking back.”
December and January bring an eclectic line-up of musicians and DJs from both
New Zealand and abroad, while leading local arts companies will stage
mini-shows and run workshops. Look out for lunchtime, evening and weekend open-air
performances. Highlights include Trolleys- by acclaimed choreographer Shaun Parker - a street ballet
using supermarket trolleys performed by The
New Zealand Dance Company; a one-off performance by Massive Nui Ensemble;
a lunchtime concert with New
Zealand Opera; gigs by the likes of Circuit Des Yeux and Weyes Blood from the
US; Julia Jacklin and Borneo from
Australia; and homegrown favourites Tiny
Ruins, Trip
Pony and SoccerPractice; and the IGNITE
Weekend, featuring some of Aotearoa’s brightest young
musicians.
In January 2017, themed weekends kick off and will include all things retro at
the Vintage Weekend,
with markets, dance lessons, and an old-fashioned picnic contest; and a Latin Fiesta celebrating the rich and lively Latino culture with food, music, dancing and
more across two stages. The mighty Civic and the magnificent Auckland
Town Hall Organ share their secrets by allowing the public
behind-the-scenes guided tours. Audiences can also watch the highly competitive
champs battle it out at the Auckland
Chess Centre Junior Rapid, get their hands dirty with Kai Auckland’s Gardening Workshops or take a Mercury e.bike for a spin in Aotea Square!
The Aotea precinct will be dressed up for the summer season with its December centrepiece the two-storey high LEGO® Christmas Tree from 25 November – 27 December. A summery lawn will be rolled out for the whole series, complete with deck chairs, beanbags and shade awnings offering plenty of space to soak up the sights and sounds. Mini gardens, the Imagination Playground and various activities for everyone will be dotted around the main action, as well as a pop-up café and bar, adding to the culinary treats on offer in the Aotea precinct.
February full programme announcements coming soon.
AUCKLAND LIVE SUMMER IN
THE SQUARE
For the full programme visit https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/event/summer-in-the-square
Free in Aotea Square
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